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Crystal Palace have signed Southampton defender Aaron Martin on a season-long loan deal.

The 22-year-old, made 17 appearances last season as the Saints won promotion to the Premier League.

Eagles boss Dougie Freedman told the club website: "He is a talented and hard-working centre half who is hungry for success.

"I see him playing a major role in our continued progress next season."

Martin is under contract at Southampton until the summer of 2014.